Belfry inaccessible (except in winter)
because of falcons.
Original chimestand and transmission
removed in rebuilding of tower top.
At least one note inoperable [3/93];
E.Howard tower clock was operable but
no longer connected to bells.
2014: city planning renovation of
tower, clock, chime & elevator;
fundraising for 3 years, then 2 years
to complete work; total cost $20M.

News article
(with photos) about closure of the clock tower to the public
(and bells silent, clock inoperative) for years; steel netting was installed
five years ago for safety because limestone was spalling off.
Another
news
article about the towerAnnouncement
of plan for renovation